S02 - Att 02 - Specs Vol 2 6.25.24 - Mental Health Addition.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington Medical Center

1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805

ADDITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Project No. 460-325

PREPARED BY:

The Pettit Group, LLC GPD Group, Inc.

497 Center Street 520 South Main Street, Suite 2531 Sewell, NJ 08080 Akron, OH 44311 P (856) 464-9600 P (330) 572-2101

Keast & Hood GHD Inc.

1635 Market Street Suite 1705 14585 Avion Parkway, Suite 150 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Chantilly, VA 20151 P (215) 625-0099 P (571) 325-5000

100% Final Construction Documents Review Submission

VOLUME 2 OF 2

ISSUE DATE: 11/28/2022

Wilmington VA Medical Center Wilmington, DE VA Project #460-325

Addition for Mental Health 100% Final CD Review Submission: 11/28/22

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SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Design, installation and testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

B. Modification of the existing sprinkler system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these specifications.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

D. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13.

1. Perform hydraulic calculations in accordance with NFPA 13 utilizing the Area/Density method. Do not restrict design area reductions permitted for using quick response sprinklers throughout by the required use of standard response sprinklers in the areas identified in this section.

2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classifications shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. The hazard classification examples of uses and conditions identified in the Annex of NFPA 13 shall be mandatory for areas not listed below. Request clarification from the Government for any hazard classification not identified. To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

a. Light Hazard Occupancies: Patient care, treatment, and customary access areas.

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratories, Mechanical

Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associated storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail stores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building management storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, file storage areas

21 13 13 - 2 for the entire area of the space up to 140 square meters (1500 square feet) and Supply Processing and Distribution (SPD).

3. Hydraulic Calculations: Calculated demand including hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent below the available water supply curve.

4. Water Supply:

a. The Contractor shall determine the characteristics of the water supply and if necessary, conduct appropriate flow tests at their expense. Provide a copy of the most recent waterflow test with the working drawings and hydraulic calculations. The water supply test may be no more than 12 months old when used for hydraulic calculations.

b. The existing Diesel Horizontal Spilt-Case fire pump located in

Mechanical Room 145 failed its 2022 Annual Pump test. VA has indicated that the pump deficiency still exists at the time of this writing, but they have a plan in place to correct the issue and retest. Contractor to assume the building fire pump will be corrected and be able to achieve similar results identified during the 2021 Annual Pump Test.

5. Zoning:

a. For each sprinkler zone provide a control valve, check valve, flow switch, pressure relief valve and a test and drain assembly with pressure gauge.

b. Sprinkler zones shall conform to the smoke barrier zones shown on the drawings.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit as one package in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire

Protection Engineering. As the Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and building construction that arise during installation.

Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the appropriate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide submittal items in Paragraphs 1.4(A)1 through 1.4(A)5 electronically in

21 13 13 - 3 pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractors fire sprinkler state contractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are stamped by a

Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire

Protection Engineering.

c. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA 13.

Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size. Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test location.

3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Where data sheets describe items in addition to those proposed to be used for the system, clearly identify the proposed items on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets:

a. Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA 13.

5. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the following: Tag ID No., Valve

Size, Service (control valve, main drain, aux. drain, inspectors test valve, etc.), and Location.

6. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

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a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the system switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete set in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and 3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

1) One full size (or size as directed by the COR) printed copy.

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

3) One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format as directed by the COR.

b. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completion of the sprinkler system installation or any partial section of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and

Testing Certificate as indicated in NFPA 13. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the installation.

c. Operations and Maintenance Manuals that include step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance and testing. The manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts list, and tools that should be kept in stock by the owner for routine maintenance, including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring and controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recommended service organization, including address and telephone number, for each item of equipment.

d. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certificates and the

Operations and Maintenance Manuals above shall be provided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be provided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

e. Provide one additional copy of the Operations and Maintenance Manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the riser or as directed by the

COR.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a valid State of

Delaware fire sprinkler contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL or approved by FM, or other nationally recognized

21 13 13 - 5 testing laboratory for the specific purpose for which it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect. All materials and equipment shall be new unless specifically indicated otherwise on the contract drawings.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-19...................Installation of Sprinkler Systems

14-19...................Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and

Hose Systems

25-20...................Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems

101-21..................Life Safety Code

170-21..................Fire Safety Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Piping and fittings for private underground water mains shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

1. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 12 in. above finished floor to a distance of approximately 5 ft. outside building: Ductile

Iron, flanged fittings and 316 stainless steel bolting.

B. Piping and fittings for sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.

1. Plain-end pipe fittings with locking lugs or shear bolts are not permitted.

2. Piping sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and smaller shall be black steel Schedule

40 with threaded end connections.

3. Piping sizes 65 mm (2 ½ inches) and larger shall be black steel Schedule

10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 piping shall be rolled grooved only.

4. Use nonferrous piping in MRI Scanning Rooms.

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5. Plastic piping shall not be permitted.

6. Side outlet tees using rubber gasketed fittings shall not be permitted, unless noted otherwise.

2.2 VALVES

A. General:

1. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

2. Do not use quarter turn ball valves for 50 mm (2 inch) or larger drain valves.

B. Control Valve: The control valves shall be a listed indicating type.

Control valves shall be UL Listed or FM Approved for fire protection installations. System control valve shall be rated for normal system pressure but in no case less than 175 PSI.

C. Check Valve: Shall be of the swing type with a flanged cast iron body and flanged inspection plate.

D. Automatic Ball Drips: Cast brass 20 mm (3/4 inch) in-line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe threads.

E. Floor Control Assemblies: Provide floor control valve assemblies at each floor level consisting of an indicating, supervised control valve, check valve, water flow switch, pressure gauge, test/drain assembly and relief valve. The test/drain assembly must be routed to the main drain or an open building drain.

F. Relief Valves: Provide a minimum 1/2” pressure relief valve associated with each sprinkler zone control valve assembly, downstream of the check valve. Pressure relief valves shall be set to 175 psi. Discharge from the pressure relief valve shall be piped to the main drain serving the zone.

G. Automatic Air Vents: Provide automatic air vents that automatically vents trapped air without human intervention shall be provided downstream of each sprinkler zone control assembly at the highest point on the system.

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

A. Reuse existing exterior fire department connections.

2.4 STANDPIPE VALVES

A. Provide bronze hose valves that are gate or angle type with screw-in bonnets, and 2-1/2 inch threaded male outlets with 1-1/2-inch adapters.

Brass caps and chains are to be provided for each outlet. Valves and adapters are to have local fire department threads.

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2.5 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response except “institutional” type sprinklers shall be permitted to be UL Listed quick response. Provide

FM approved quick response sprinklers in all areas, except that standard response sprinklers shall be provided in freezers, refrigerators, elevator hoistways, elevator machine rooms, and generator rooms.

B. Temperature Ratings: In accordance with NFPA 13 except that sprinklers in elevator shafts and elevator machine rooms shall be no less than intermediate temperature rated and sprinklers in generator rooms shall be no less than high temperature rated.

C. Provide sprinkler guards in accordance with NFPA 13 and when the elevation of the sprinkler head is less than 7 feet 6 inches above finished floor.

The sprinkler guard shall be UL listed or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

2.6 SPRINKLER CABINET

A. Provide sprinkler cabinet with the required number of sprinkler heads of all ratings and types installed, and a sprinkler wrench for each type of sprinkler in accordance with NFPA 13. Locate adjacent to the riser.

B. Provide a list of sprinklers installed in the property in the cabinet.

The list shall include the following:

1. Manufacturer, model, orifice, deflector type, thermal sensitivity, and pressure for each type of sprinkler in the cabinet.

2. General description of where each sprinkler is used.

3. Quantity of each type present in the cabinet.

4. Issue or revision date of list.

2.7 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

Rigid plastic, steel or aluminum signs with white lettering on a red background with holes for easy attachment. Sprinkler system signage shall be attached to the valve or piping with chain.

2.8 SWITCHES:

A. OS&Y Valve Supervisory Switches shall be in a weatherproof die cast/red baked enamel, oil resistant, aluminum housing with tamper resistant screws, 13 mm (1/2 inch) conduit entrance and necessary facilities for attachment to the valves. Provide two SPDT switches rated at 2.5 amps at

24 VDC.

B. Water flow Alarm Switches: Mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard and adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds minimum. Set flow switches at an initial setting between 20 and 30 seconds.

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C. Valve Supervisory Switches for Ball and Butterfly Valves: May be integral with the valve.

2.9 GAUGES

Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13. Provide gauges where the normal pressure of the system is at the midrange of the gauge.

2.10 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

2.11 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.12 VALVE TAGS

Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than 15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less than 8 mm (1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook, or brass chain.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licensed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installation and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise the installation and testing of the system.

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to measurements established by the installer and work into place without springing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required, use a standard pipe-bending template. Concealed piping in spaces that have finished ceilings.

Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, such as in operating and radiology rooms, install sprinklers so as not to obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewall heads may need to be utilized. In stairways, locate piping as near to the ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of

2250 mm (seven feet six inches). Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances required by NFPA 101. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, shall be installed accordance with NFPA

13.

C. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 13.

D. Drains: Provide drips and drains, including low point drains, in accordance with NFPA 13. Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to

21 13 13 - 9 readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and drains where necessary and required by NFPA 13.

The drain piping shall not be restricted or reduced and shall be of the same diameter as the drain collector.

E. Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switches for sprinkler control valves.

F. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow alarm switches and valves in stairwells or other easily accessible locations.

G. Inspector's Test Connection: Install and supply in accordance with NFPA

13, locate in a secured area, and discharge to the exterior of the building.

H. Affix cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connections to the respective waterflow switch or pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.

I. Provide escutcheon plates for exposed piping passing through walls, floors or ceilings.

J. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protection, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrations sized 50 mm (2 inches) nominally larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 25 mm (1 inch) to 90 mm (3 ½ inches) and 100 mm (4 inches) nominally larger for penetrating pipe sizes 100 mm (4 inches) and larger.

K. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through masonry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fire stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Where core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal penetrations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

L. Provide pressure gauges at each water flow alarm switch location and at each main drain connection.

M. Install restraints on piping as required. Comply with NFPA 13 requirements for restraint device materials and installation. Install vertical surge restraint on hanger supports for branchlines subjected to 100 PSI in accordance with NFPA 13.

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N. Firestopping shall be provided for all penetrations of fire resistance rated construction. Firestopping shall comply with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

O. Painting of Pipe: In finished areas where walls and ceilings have been painted, paint primed surfaces with two coats of paint to match adjacent surfaces, except paint valves and operating accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to avoid painting sprinklers. Painting of sprinkler systems above suspended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall comply with Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. Any painted sprinkler shall be replaced with a new sprinkler.

P. Sprinkler System Signage: Provide rigid sprinkler system signage in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Sprinkler system signage shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Identification Signs:

a. Provide signage for each control valve, drain valve, sprinkler cabinet, and inspector’s test.

b. Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag Identification shall include no less than the following: (FP-B-F/SZ-#) Fire Protection, Building

Number, Floor Number/Smoke Zone (if applicable), and Valve Number.

(E.g., FP-500-1E-001) Fire Protection, Building 500, First Floor

East, Number 001.)

2. Instruction/Information Signs:

a. Provide signage for each control valve to indicate valve function and to indicate what system is being controlled.

b. Provide signage indicating the number and location of low point drains.

3. Hydraulic Placards:

a. Provide signage indicating hydraulic design information. The placard shall include location of the design area, discharge densities, required flow and residual pressure at the base of riser, occupancy classification, hose stream allowance, flow test information, and installing contractor. Locate hydraulic placard information signs at each alarm check valve.

Q. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipment resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the installer at no additional expense to the Government.

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R. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interruptions involve occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Preliminary Testing: Flush newly installed systems prior to performing hydrostatic tests in order to remove any debris which may have been left as well as ensuring piping is unobstructed. Hydrostatically test system, including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA 13, in the presence of the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or his designated representative. Test and flush underground water line prior to performing these hydrostatic tests.

B. Final Inspection and Testing: Subject system to tests in accordance with

NFPA 13, and when all necessary corrections have been accomplished, advise

COR to schedule a final inspection and test. Connection to the fire alarm system shall have been in service for at least ten days prior to the final inspection, with adjustments made to prevent false alarms. Furnish all instruments, labor and materials required for the tests and provide the services of the installation foreman or other competent representative of the installer to perform the tests. Correct deficiencies and retest system as necessary, prior to the final acceptance. Include the operation of all features of the systems under normal operations in test

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

Furnish the services of a competent instructor for not less than two hours for instructing personnel in the operation and maintenance of the system, on the dates requested by the COR.

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SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all sections of

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

1. Exposed: Piping and equipment exposed to view in finished rooms.

2. Exterior: Piping and equipment exposed to weather be it temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind or solar radiation.

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. AC: Alternating Current

2. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

3. A/E: Architect/Engineer

4. AFF: Above Finish Floor

5. AFG: Above Finish Grade

6. AI: Analog Input

7. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

8. AO: Analog Output

9. ASHRAE: American Society of Heating Refrigeration, Air Conditioning

Engineers

10. ASJ: All Service Jacket

11. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

12. ASPE: American Society of Plumbing Engineers

13. AWG: American Wire Gauge

14. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

15. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

16. BAS: Building Automation System

17. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

18. bhp: Brake Horsepower

19. Btu: British Thermal Unit

20. Btu/h: British Thermal Unit per Hour

21. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

22. C: Celsius

23. CA: Compressed Air

24. CD: Compact Disk

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25. CDA: Copper Development Association

26. CGA: Compressed Gas Association

27. CFM: Cubic Feet per Minute

28. CI: Cast Iron

29. CLR: Color

30. CO: Contracting Officer

31. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

32. CR: Chloroprene

33. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

34. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

35. CxA: Commissioning Agent

36. dB: Decibels

37. db(A): Decibels (A weighted)

38. DCW: Domestic Cold Water

39. DDC: Direct Digital Control

40. DFU: Drainage Fixture Units

41. DHW: Domestic Hot Water

42. DHWR: Domestic Hot Water Return

43. DHWS: Domestic How Water Supply

44. DI: Digital Input

45. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

46. DN: Diameter Nominal

47. DO: Digital Output

48. DOE: Department of Energy

49. DVD: Digital Video Disc

50. DWG: Drawing

51. DWH: Domestic Water Heater

52. DWS: Domestic Water Supply

53. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

54. ECC: Engineering Control Center

55. EL: Elevation

56. EMCS: Energy Monitoring and Control System

57. EPA: Environmental Protection Agency

58. EPACT: Energy Policy Act

59. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

60. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

61. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

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62. F: Fahrenheit

63. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

64. FD: Floor Drain

65. FED: Federal

66. FG: Fiberglass

67. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

68. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

69. FSK: Foil-Scrim-Kraft Facing

70. FSS: VA Construction & Facilities Management, Facility Standards

Service

71. FU: Fixture Units

72. GAL: Gallon

73. GCO: Grade Cleanouts

74. GPD: Gallons per Day

75. GPH: Gallons per Hour

76. GPM: Gallons per Minute

77. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

78. HEFP: Healthcare Environment and Facilities Program (replacement for

OCAMES)

79. HEX: Heat Exchanger

80. Hg: Mercury

81. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

82. HP: Horsepower

83. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

84. Hz: Hertz

85. ID: Inside Diameter

86. IE: Invert Elevation

87. INV: Invert

88. IPC: International Plumbing Code

89. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

90. IW: Indirect Waste

91. IWH: Instantaneous Water Heater

92. Kg: Kilogram

93. kPa: Kilopascal

94. KW: Kilowatt

95. KWH: Kilowatt Hour

96. lb: Pound

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97. lbs/hr: Pounds per Hour

98. LNG: Liquid Natural Gas

99. L/min: Liters per Minute

100. LOX: Liquid Oxygen

101. L/s: Liters per Second

102. m: Meter

103. MA: Medical Air

104. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

105. MAX: Maximum

106. MBH: 1000 Btu per Hour

107. MED: Medical

108. MER: Mechanical Equipment Room

109. MFG: Manufacturer

110. mg: Milligram

111. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

112. ml: Milliliter

113. mm: Millimeter

114. MIN: Minimum

115. NC: Normally Closed

116. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

117. NIC: Not in Contract

118. NO: Normally Open

119. NOM: Nominal

120. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

121. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

122. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

123. NTS: Not to Scale

124. OC: On Center

125. OD: Outside Diameter

126. OSD: Open Sight Drain

127. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

128. PA: Pascal

129. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

130. PD: Pressure Drop or Difference

131. PDI: Plumbing and Drainage Institute

132. PH: Power of Hydrogen

133. PID: Proportional-Integral-Differential

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134. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

135. PP: Polypropylene

136. ppb: Parts per Billion

137. ppm: Parts per Million

138. PSI: Pounds per Square Inch

139. PSIA: Pounds per Square Inch Atmosphere

140. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch Gauge

141. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

142. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

143. RAD: Radians

144. RO: Reverse Osmosis

145. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

146. RTD: Resistance Temperature Detectors

147. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

148. SAN: Sanitary Sewer

149. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute

150. SDI: Silt Density Index

151. SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National

Association

152. SPEC: Specification

153. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

154. SQFT/SF: Square Feet

155. SS: Stainless Steel

156. STD: Standard

157. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

158. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

159. TD: Temperature Difference

160. TDH: Total Dynamic Head

161. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

162. TEMP: Temperature

163. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

164. THERM: 100,000 Btu

165. THHN: Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

166. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

167. TIL: Technical Information Library http//www.cfm.va.gov/til/indes.asp

168. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

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169. TYP: Typical

170. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

171. V: Vent

172. V: Volt

173. VA: Veterans Administration

174. VA CFM: VA Construction & Facilities Management

175. VA CFM CSS: VA Construction & Facilities Management, Consulting

Support Service

176. VAC: Vacuum

177. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

178. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

179. VHA OCAMES: This has been replaced by HEFP.

180. VSD: Variable Speed Drive

181. VTR: Vent through Roof

182. W: Waste

183. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

184. WC: Water Closet

185. WG: Water Gauge

186. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

187. WPD: Water Pressure Drop

1. WSFU: Water Supply Fixture Units

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

E. Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.

F. Section 05 31 00, STEEL DECKING: Building Components for Attachment of

Hangers.

G. Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE METAL DECKING: Building Components for

Attachment of Hangers.

H. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

I. Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL: Flashing for Wall and Roof

Penetrations.

J. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

K. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

L. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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M. Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS.

N. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

O. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

P. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below shall form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standard will govern.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B31.1-2013..............Power Piping

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code -

BPVC Section IX-2019.... Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A36/A36M-2019...........Standard Specification for Carbon Structural

Steel

A575-96(2013)e1.........Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

E84-2013a...............Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

E119-2012a..............Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of

Building Construction and Materials

D. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2018................International Building Code

IPC-2018................International Plumbing Code

E. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings

Industry, Inc:

SP-58-2018..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application and

Installation

F. Military Specifications (MIL):

P-21035B................Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing

Repair (Metric)

G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

MG 1-2016...............Motors and Generators

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H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

51B-2019................Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

54-2018.................National Fuel Gas Code

70-2020.................National Electrical Code (NEC)

99-2018.................Healthcare Facilities Code

I. NSF International (NSF):

5-2019..................Water Heaters, Hot Water Supply Boilers, and

Heat Recovery Equipment

14-2019.................Plastic Piping System Components and Related

Materials

61-2019.................Drinking Water System Components – Health

Effects

372-2016................Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-102014(R18).......Plumbing Design Manual

PG-18-13-2017(R18)......Barrier Free Design Guide

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked

"SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING",

with applicable paragraph identification.

C. If the project is phased, contractors shall submit complete phasing plan/schedule with manpower levels prior to commencing work. The phasing plan shall be detailed enough to provide milestones in the process that can be verified.

D. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements, and all equipment that requires regular maintenance, calibration, etc are accessable from the floor or permanent work platform. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all submittals meet the VA specifications and requirements and it is assumed by the VA that all submittals do meet the VA specifications unless the Contractor has requested a variance in writing and approved by COR prior to the submittal. If at any time

22 05 11 - 9 during the project it is found that any item does not meet the VA specifications and there was no variance approval the Contractor shall correct at no additional cost or time to the Government even if a submittal was approved.

E. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide documentation proving equivalent performance, design standards and drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems.

Additionally, any impacts on ancillary equipment or services such as foundations, piping, and electrical shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to design, supply, and install at no additional cost or time to the Government. VA approval will be given only if all features of the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are equivalent to that required by the contract.

F. Prior to submitting shop drawings for approval, Contractor shall certify in writing that manufacturers of all major items of equipment have each reviewed drawings and specifications, and have jointly coordinated and properly integrated their equipment and controls to provide a complete and efficient installation.

G. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together and complete in a group. Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment in each group to provide a completely compatible and efficient installation. Final review and approvals will be made only by groups.

H. Manufacturer's Literature and Data including: Manufacturer’s literature shall be submitted under the pertinent section rather than under this section.

1. Electric motor data and variable speed drive data shall be submitted with the driven equipment.

2. Equipment and materials identification.

3. Firestopping materials.

4. Hangers, inserts, supports and bracing. Provide load calculations for variable spring and constant support hangers.

5. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

I. Coordination/Shop Drawings:

1. Submit complete consolidated and coordinated shop drawings for all new systems, and for existing systems that are in the same areas.

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2. The coordination/shop drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall be on a scale of not less than

1:32 (3/8-inch equal to 1 foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show locations and adequate clearance for all equipment, piping, valves, control panels and other items. Show the access means for all items requiring access for operations and maintenance. Provide detailed coordination/shop drawings of all piping and duct systems. The drawings should include all lockout/tagout points for all energy/hazard sources for each piece of equipment. Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and practices with local VA requirements.

3. Do not install equipment foundations, equipment or piping until coordination/shop drawings have been approved.

4. In addition, for plumbing systems, provide details of the following:

a. Mechanical equipment rooms.

b. Interstitial space.

c. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

d. Pipe sleeves.

e. Duct or equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.

J. Rigging Plan: Provide documentation of the capacity and weight of the rigging and equipment intended to be used. The plan shall include the path of travel of the load, the staging area and intended access, and qualifications of the operator and signal person.

K. Plumbing Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 01 00

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment.

2. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replacement parts, and troubleshooting guide:

a. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.

b. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

c. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation and maintenance.

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3. Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment. Include in the listing belts for equipment: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and distinguished whether of multiple belt sets.

L. Provide copies of approved plumbing equipment submittals to the TAB

Subcontractor.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Mechanical, electrical, and associated systems shall be safe, reliable, efficient, durable, easily and safely operable and maintainable, easily and safely accessible, and in compliance with applicable codes as specified. The systems shall be comprised of high quality institutional-class and industrial-class products of manufacturers that are experienced specialists in the required product lines. All construction firms and personnel shall be experienced and qualified specialists in industrial and institutional plumbing.

B. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture, supply and servicing of the specified products for at least 5 years.

However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least 5 years.

2. Equipment Service: There shall be permanent service organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equipment supplied, located within 160 km (100 miles) of the project. These organizations shall come to the site and provide acceptable service to restore operations within 4 hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, such as the shut-down of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emergency. Names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of service organizations providing service under these conditions for (as applicable to the project): pumps, compressors, water heaters, critical instrumentation, computer workstation and programming shall be submitted for project record and inserted into the operations and maintenance manual.

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3. All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance of individual components and overall assembly.

4. The products and execution of work specified in Division 22 shall conform to the referenced codes and standards as required by the specifications. Local codes and amendments enforced by the local code official shall be enforced, if required by local authorities such as the natural gas supplier. If the local codes are more stringent, then the local code shall apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officers Representative

(COR).

5. Multiple Units: When two or more units of materials or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units shall be of the same manufacturer and model number, or if different models are required they shall be of the same manufacturer and identical to the greatest extent possible (i.e., same model series).

6. Assembled Units: Performance and warranty of all components that make up an assembled unit shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer of the completed assembly.

7. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each item of equipment.

8. Asbestos products or equipment or materials containing asbestos is prohibited.

9. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s bio-based

Bio-Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the

Bio-Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.

C. Welding: Before any welding is performed, Contractor shall submit a certificate certifying that welders comply with the following requirements:

1. Qualify welding processes and operators for piping according to ASME

BPVC, Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications". Provide proof of current certification to CO.

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2. Comply with provisions of ASME B31 series "Code for Pressure

Piping".

3. Certify that each welder and welding operator has passed American

Welding Society (AWS) qualification tests for the welding processes involved, and that certification is current.

4. All welds shall be stamped according to the provisions of the AWS or

ASME as required herein and by the association code.

D. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the COR prior to installation. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material.

E. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. All items shall be applied and installed in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Conflicts between the manufacturer's instructions and the contract documents shall be referred to the COR for resolution. Printed copies or electronic files of manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be provided to the COR at least 10 working days prior to commencing installation of any item.

2. All items that require access, such as for operating, cleaning, servicing, maintenance, and calibration, shall be easily and safely accessible by persons standing at floor level, or standing on permanent platforms, without the use of portable ladders. Examples of these items include but are not limited to: all types of valves, filters and strainers, transmitters, and control devices. Prior to commencing installation work, refer conflicts between this requirement and contract documents to COR for resolution. Failure of the Contractor to resolve or call attention to any discrepancies or deficiencies to the COR will result in the Contractor correcting at no additional cost or time to the Government.

3. Complete layout drawings shall be required by Paragraph, SUBMITTALS.

Construction work shall not start on any system until the layout drawings have been approved by VA.

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4. Installer Qualifications: Installer shall be licensed and shall provide evidence of the successful completion of at least five projects of equal or greater size and complexity. Provide tradesmen skilled in the appropriate trade.

5. Workmanship/craftsmanship will be of the highest quality and standards. The VA reserves the right to reject any work based on poor quality of workmanship this work shall be removed and done again at no additional cost or time to the Government.

F. Upon request by Government, provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Include contact persons who will serve as references, with current telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

G. Guaranty: Warranty of Construction, FAR clause 52.246-21.

H. Plumbing Systems: IPC, International Plumbing Code. Unless otherwise required herein, perform plumbing work in accordance with the latest version of the IPC. For IPC codes referenced in the contract documents, advisory provisions shall be considered mandatory, the word “should” shall be interpreted as “shall”. Reference to the “code official” or

“owner” shall be interpreted to mean the COR.

I. Cleanliness of Piping and Equipment Systems:

1. Care shall be exercised in the storage and handling of equipment and piping material to be incorporated in the work. Debris arising from cutting, threading and welding of piping shall be removed.

2. Piping systems shall be flushed, blown or pigged as necessary to deliver clean systems.

3. The interior of all tanks shall be cleaned prior to delivery and beneficial use by the Government. All piping shall be tested in accordance with the specifications and the International Plumbing

Code (IPC). All filters, strainers, fixture faucets shall be flushed of debris prior to final acceptance.

4. Contractor shall be fully responsible for all costs, damage, and delay arising from failure to provide clean systems.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

1. Equipment and material placed on the job site shall remain in the custody of the Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not the Government has reimbursed the Contractor for the equipment and

22 05 11 - 15 material. The Contractor is solely responsible for the protection of such equipment and material against any damage or theft.

2. Damaged equipment shall be replaced with an identical unit as determined and directed by the COR. Such replacement shall be at no additional cost or additional time to the Government.

3. Interiors of new equipment and piping systems shall be protected against entry of foreign matter. Both inside and outside shall be cleaned before painting or placing equipment in operation.

4. Existing equipment and piping being worked on by the Contractor shall be under the custody and responsibility of the Contractor and shall be protected as required for new work.

1.7 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, VA approved substitutions and construction revisions shall be in electronic version on CD or DVD and inserted into a three─ring binder. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including applicable piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual shall include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emergency situations.

Notes on all special systems or devices shall be included. A List of recommended spare parts (manufacturer, model number, and quantity) shall be furnished. Information explaining any special knowledge or tools the owner will be required to employ shall be inserted into the

As-Built documentation.

C. The installing Contractor shall maintain as-built drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. Should the installing Contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement. Provide record drawings as follows:

1. As-built drawings are to be provided, with a copy of them in three-dimensional Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.

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D. The as-built drawings shall indicate the location and type of all lockout/tagout points for all energy sources for all equipment and pumps to include breaker location and numbers, valve tag numbers, etc.

Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and practices with local VA requirements.

E. Certification documentation shall be provided to COR 21 working days prior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation shall include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and provide documentation/certification that all results of tests were within limits specified.